Attention All You Cyclists!

League of American Bicyclists
Transportation Authorization
Ask Your Senator to Co-Sponsor the Safe Routes to School Reauthorization Bill Take Action!
On May 21, 2009, Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Richard Burr (R-NC) , Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Susan Collins (R-ME) joined together to introduce the Safe Routes to School Program Reauthorization Act (S. 1156). [...]

2009 Giro d’Italia – Stage 17

The results are in for Stage 17 of the 2009 Giro d’Italia race. Read a tweet from Lance Armstrong regarding his finish, looks like he made a premature dash to catch up with Franco Pellizotti from Team Liquigas (who won), but didn’t have it in him and finished side by side with teammate Levi Leipheimer [...]

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Needs Your Help!

EMAIL FROM CFI:

Climb with a purpose – become a Peak Steward!

The 2009 climbing/volunteering season is upon us and CFI needs your help!!!  CFI’s Peak Steward program is the main educational tool that is used to educate climbers on Colorado’s fourteen thousand foot peaks.  As a Peak Steward you can visit Colorado’s Fourteeners while interacting with, [...]

Mountain Townies Gear up for The BV Cruiser Club’s Inaugural Ride!

Bust out your low-rider, your grocery getter, your fixie, your townie, your cruiser, your kiddie hauler, or how ever you like to refer to your relaxed two wheeled transport creation, and come cruise in the BV Cruiser Club’s first ride!

The BV Cruiser Club
started by Natalie & Jason Moore, has their first inaugural ride this evening [...]

Are you interested in being a trip leader for a TrailFest Adventure this year?

-Josh Shusko from CDTA sent us this email to share:
On August 8, 2009 the Continental Divide Trail Alliance is hosting the annual TrailFest celebration in Buena Vista, Colorado to promote and celebrate the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
TrailFest brings together outdoor recreation enthusiasts, Trail supporters and local residents in a festival featuring:
o    15 Get on [...]

Fantastic Outdoor Clothing for Summer!

SOFT, flowy summer skirts and dresses for the ladies, relaxed, breathable button up shirts for the fellas,  now at The Trailhead!  New styles and colors from Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Mountain Hardwear, Isis, and The North Face! You’ll find classic mountain lifestyle shirts, backpacking specific shorts, yoga worthy capris, and patterned tanks to satisfy your outdoor/active [...]

Fourmile Work Day-Thursday May 21

When: Thursday May 21    9:00 am
Where:  371/ 375 OHV lot.

Bring appropriate work clothes (boots, gloves, etc),  water, snacks, … Day may last till 2:00 or so.    BUT stay as long as desired or possible. Hope lots of you can help.   Fourmile still looks great,  but can use a quick “tune-up.”
Questions:   Jeanne or Lyn at:  395-3887

The #1 Reason-to Attend PaddleFest this weekend!

Colorado Kayak Supply, fondly known as CKS, has blogged about their Top 5 Reasons for you to attend PaddleFest this weekend in Buena Vista, Colorado, they did however forget one MAJOR reason that we will humbly tell you about.
#1 Reason: The Trailhead’s Annual Sidewalk Sale
May 22-25
All Winter Men’s & Women’s Apparel, Ski Socks, Winter Ski [...]

Midland Trail-Awesome Spring Ride!

Friday morning some of us Trailhead staff went for a mountain bike ride on a pair of TREK Fuel EX 8s, borrowed from our rental fleet, and cruised over to the Buena Vista River Park to access the Midland Bike Trail. There are a few technical sections in terms of rocks and steepness in the [...]

A Buena Vista Weekend Extravaganza-YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!

COME TO BUENA VISTA, COLORADO, the weekend of May 22-25 and you, your family and friends are in for a fantastic time! Watch paddlers from beginners to professionals tackle the challenging Arkansas River, find great discounts on kayaking necessities from Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS), find equally great deals on outdoor equipment, gear, and apparel at [...]